Frank, thank you for almost giving me the runs LOL, that was a good prank on the phone when I was driving on the freeway I-95 to say the least. You owe me a after that one.

Albert

Same race course for everybody.

Just an idea: Maybe if we tried to look for the things that we can agree on, the things of which we don't agree will look minimal in hindsight?

David Scott put it well. For the balance of classes please contact John Carbonel if you're an SBI member and Jim Poplin if you're an APBA member. They both want this event to showcase what can be accomplished when everyone works together. And yes indeed, there may be bumps in accomplishing that goal. That's the downside risk, the upside, is a great race, with lots of history, lots of boats, and the chance to share.

Steve

Typically APBA runs shorter distances than SBI. I understand the racecourse will be the same but will the number of laps be the same? For example, will APBA PX class be running the same number of laps as SBI Superboat Unlimited? We, like Dave Scott, will be running in both classes supporting both organizations.

Tachyon,

Yes we'll be running the exact length course, same number of laps etc. The only difference is for the scoring which will be for each organizations points title. As you're registered, you'll get points for both SBI and APBA. Where PX usually runs 40 miles (if I'm correct) I'm of the belief that will be scored at the end of how ever many laps that takes, the race won't stop there however. You'll continue on for the balance of laps as Superboat Unlimited for the SBI title. I hope that clarifies it. If not, please let me know. We're covering new ground here and want to do what's right for you guys.

Thanks also for coming to Sarasota. Your commitment is deeply appreciated. Jim Poplin will be the APBA Offshore referee for this event, as my Unlimited Hydro season opens in Madison IN that same weekend. I regret not having the opportunity to meet you in Sarasota, and hope we have the chance at a future event.

Steve

We're really excited about Sarasota! I was looking forward to meeting you as well. Good luck in Madison...I miss the turbines...

Thanks for making this event happen!

Dave

FRANKIE, nice speech, From the Wazzup Team...........all we have to say is YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. We are racing Brick NJ this weekend with the Boyz and leaving Wed for SARASOTA. Even if we blow it up we will be there wrenching for Sunday! Smitty and Sticks

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Steve ..Have a safe and successful Unlimited Hydro season.

I keep praying for Sanford to show on the schedule now that most of the river walk is complete.

In the meantime I'll be attending offshore. Hope to run into you again soon...

Take care

marc bivona

Thanks Smitty,we'll see you there. Looking foward to seeing all the Jersey Boyz,should be a blast as always.Good luck this weekend and be safe and try not to brake anything.

Frank
"Koolhand"

Figure it out when we get there........

Good question, OPA and APBA we are P3 SBI uses a prop calc that puts us at 90 mph anything over 88 is P2. really want to see where the competition is and run there. Get whooped or give a whoopin who cares lets rock. signed the BOYZ